marky mark Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Hi there, I am currently 17 weeks pregnant and have just been told on my baby forum (gawd - I'm an internet addict!) that with me being pregnant then I shouldn't be handling the chickens? Can anyone clarify this for me please? I have been doing all their care since they arrived on Saturday and it will be sad if I have to hand this over to my hubby as I was hoping to start handling them and getting them used to me! I can't have them and not touch them for the next 6 months!! Help!!!! Thanks, Sarah xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 As far as I know, as long as you follow usual hygiene practices, there shouldn;t be any risk. I'm sure one of the new mother on the forum can confirm this, and perhaps a quick word with your midwife at your next appointment will put your mind at ease as well. Gina??! Where are you????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Just make sure you wear gloves when cleanign them out. Chickens arent the risk that lambs are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marky mark Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 Thanks for the very quick response! I will double check with the midwife and go and buy some rubber gloves today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I've never heard of chickens being more of a risk to pregnant women than to any one else. Hygeine standards should be maintained by everyone anytime ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgley Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I think some people think that pregnant women should be wrapped in cotton wool & not let anywhere near animals during the pregnancy. When I was pregnant I carried on looking after all my animals. As the others have said, good hygiene & washing of hands as I'm sure we all do anyway & i'm sure you'll be fine. Good idea to check the midwifes thoughts on it too. Congratulations on the pregnancy by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 As the others have said, good hygiene & washing of hands as I'm sure we all do anyway & i'm sure you'll be fine. Good idea to check the midwifes thoughts on it too. Congratulations on the pregnancy by the way! Ditto to the above!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marky mark Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 Thanks! I will just be extra clean and hope that all will be ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
